/*
Theme Name:  CryptoGuideCenter
Theme URI:   https://www.cryptoguidecenter.com
Author:      CryptoGuideCenter
Author URI:  https://www.cryptoguidecenter.com
Description: Fintech Dark Mode WordPress theme for CryptoGuideCenter.com — independent third-party crypto guidance and support hub.
Version:     1.0.0
License:     GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: cryptoguidecenter
Tags:        dark, one-column, custom-menu, featured-images, full-width-template, fintech
*/

/* =============================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES — FINTECH DARK MODE
============================================= */
:root {
  --bg-primary:    #0A192F;
  --bg-secondary:  #112240;
  --bg-card:       #1D3461;
  --bg-card-hover: #243d70;
  --accent:        #00D4FF;
  --accent-hover:  #00AACC;
  --accent-dim:    rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12);
  --text-primary:  #E6F1FF;
  --text-muted:    #8892B0;
  --success:       #00FF94;
  --warning:       #FFB800;
  --warning-dim:   rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.08);
  --danger:        #FF6B6B;
  --border:        rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
  --border-card:   rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
  --radius-sm:     6px;
  --radius-md:     12px;
  --radius-lg:     16px;
  --shadow-card:   0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-hover:  0 16px 48px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12);
  --transition:    0.22s ease;
}

/* =============================================
   RESET & BASE
============================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

/* WordPress core alignment helpers */
.alignleft  { float: left;  margin-right: 1.5em; }
.alignright { float: right; margin-left:  1.5em; }
.aligncenter { display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.wp-caption { max-width: 100%; }
.screen-reader-text {
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
  height: 1px; width: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: absolute !important;
}

/* =============================================
   TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
============================================= */
.section-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =============================================
   LAYOUT HELPERS
============================================= */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-pad    { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 56px 0; }

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

/* =============================================
   BUTTONS
============================================= */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.btn-card {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.btn-card:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* =============================================
   CARDS
============================================= */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.step-number {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* =============================================
   TRUST STRIP
============================================= */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-check {
  color: var(--success);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* =============================================
   NAVBAR
============================================= */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
}

.navbar-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.logo-svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.45));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar-logo:hover .logo-svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.75));
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.logo-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.logo-text span { color: var(--accent); }

/* WordPress nav menu output */
.navbar-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.navbar-links li { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.navbar-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.navbar-links a:hover,
.navbar-links .current-menu-item > a { color: var(--text-primary); }

.navbar-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

/* ── Navbar dropdown ── */
.navbar-links .menu-item-has-children {
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-links .nav-has-dropdown {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.navbar-links .nav-has-dropdown:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-arrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}
.navbar-links .menu-item-has-children:hover .nav-arrow,
.navbar-links .menu-item-has-children:focus-within .nav-arrow,
.navbar-links .menu-item-has-children.dropdown-open .nav-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Animated dropdown — visibility/opacity so transitions work */
.navbar-links .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px) scale(0.97);
  min-width: 210px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
  z-index: 1100;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  /* Hidden state */
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease,
              transform 0.22s ease,
              visibility 0s linear 0.22s;
}

/* Arrow tip */
.navbar-links .sub-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.navbar-links .menu-item-has-children:hover .sub-menu,
.navbar-links .menu-item-has-children:focus-within .sub-menu,
.navbar-links .menu-item-has-children.dropdown-open .sub-menu {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease,
              transform 0.22s ease,
              visibility 0s linear 0s;
}

.navbar-links .sub-menu li { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.navbar-links .sub-menu li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition),
              background var(--transition),
              padding-left var(--transition);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.navbar-links .sub-menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  padding-left: 22px;
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Sub-menu item icon */
.sub-icon {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.navbar-links .sub-menu li a:hover .sub-icon {
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* ── Mobile menu ── */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-menu a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mobile-menu .btn-primary {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Mobile wallet submenu */
.mobile-menu-group-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 4px 0 2px;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}
.mobile-sub-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  padding-left: 12px !important;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =============================================
   DISCLAIMER BAR
============================================= */
.disclaimer-bar {
  background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18);
  padding: 9px 24px;
}
.disclaimer-bar p {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: #a89060;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.disclaimer-bar strong { color: var(--warning); }

/* =============================================
   HERO
============================================= */
/* =============================================
   HERO — Full-width split panel (text left | image right)
============================================= */
.hero {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* ── LEFT dark panel ── */
.hero-panel-left {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* subtle right-side glow bleed */
  box-shadow: 4px 0 40px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9);
}

.hero-panel-inner {
  padding: 100px 60px 80px clamp(24px, 6vw, 100px);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-eyebrow-line {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--success);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); }
}
.eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Heading */
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Sub paragraph */
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.btn-hero {
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-hero-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
}

/* Trust strip */
.hero-security-notice {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-security-notice .icon { font-size: 0.9rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.hero-security-notice p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cc8888;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── RIGHT image panel ── */
.hero-panel-right {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #060f1e;
}

.hero-panel-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* Left-edge blend: dark panel bleeds into image */
.hero-panel-edge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-primary) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-panel-left  { flex: 0 0 55%; }
  .hero-panel-inner { padding: 80px 40px 60px 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-panel-left  { flex: none; width: 100%; }
  .hero-panel-inner { padding: 80px 24px 40px; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-panel-right { min-height: 280px; width: 100%; }
  .hero-panel-edge  { display: none; }
}

/* =============================================
   HOW IT WORKS
============================================= */
.how-it-works {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.how-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.how-header .section-sub {
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.step-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =============================================
   WALLET HUB
============================================= */
.wallet-hub { background: var(--bg-primary); }
.wallet-hub .section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.wallet-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.wallet-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.wallet-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.wallet-card:hover .wallet-card-img { opacity: 0.9; }

.wallet-card-body { padding: 22px; }
.wallet-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.wallet-card-body ul {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.wallet-card-body ul li {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.wallet-card-body ul li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.badge-specialist {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 255, 148, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 148, 0.25);
  color: var(--success);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* =============================================
   SUPPORT BY INTENT
============================================= */
.support-intent { background: var(--bg-secondary); }

.intent-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.intent-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.intent-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 14px 0 6px;
}

.problem-block {
  background: rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.05);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.35);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin: 12px 0;
}
.problem-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #cc7777;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.problem-block p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #b08080;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: italic;
}

.solution-block {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin: 12px 0;
}
.solution-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.solution-block p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.intent-warning {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #8a7040;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* =============================================
   SAFETY BAND
============================================= */
.safety-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1f3a 0%, #0A192F 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 148, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 148, 0.12);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.safety-band-inner {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.safety-band-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.safety-band-inner p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.safety-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.safety-item {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 148, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 148, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}
.safety-item .safety-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.safety-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.safety-item ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.safety-item ul li {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.safety-item ul li::before {
  content: '·';
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* =============================================
   FAQ
============================================= */
.faq-section { background: var(--bg-primary); }
.faq-header  { margin-bottom: 40px; }

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--accent); }

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faq-question h2 {
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 500px; }

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-card);
}

.faq-direct-answer {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.faq-extended {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* =============================================
   FINAL CTA BAND
============================================= */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cta-band p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.cta-microcopy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
============================================= */
footer {
  background: #070f1e;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 56px 0 28px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-brand .logo-text-lg {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-brand .logo-text-lg span { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-col h4,
.footer-legal h4 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* WordPress footer nav menu */
.footer-col ul,
.footer-col .menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-col ul li a,
.footer-col .menu li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover,
.footer-col .menu li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.footer-legal p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #3a4a5e; }

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #3a4a5e;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* =============================================
   SECTION DIVIDER
============================================= */
.section-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
}

/* =============================================
   GENERIC PAGE / SINGLE POST
============================================= */
.site-main {
  min-height: 60vh;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.entry-content {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.entry-content h2, .entry-content h3, .entry-content h4 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 1.5em 0 0.6em;
}
.entry-content p  { margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.entry-content a  { color: var(--accent); }
.entry-content a:hover { color: var(--accent-hover); }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 1.2em;
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-3       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-legal { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .safety-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar-links  { display: none; }
  .navbar-cta .btn-primary { display: none; }
  .hamburger     { display: flex; }

  .hero          { min-height: 80vh; padding: 60px 0 40px; }

  .grid-4        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-3        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .safety-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hero-buttons  { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-secondary { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

  .cta-buttons   { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-buttons .btn-primary,
  .cta-buttons .btn-secondary { min-width: 260px; text-align: center; }

  .section-pad    { padding: 56px 0; }
  .section-pad-sm { padding: 40px 0; }

  .footer-bottom  { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-links   { justify-content: center; }

  .faq-list { max-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trust-strip   { gap: 14px; }
  .hero h1       { font-size: 2rem; }
  .container     { padding: 0 16px; }
}

/* =============================================
   CALLBACK BUTTON (amber / call variant)
============================================= */
.btn-callback {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--warning);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-callback:hover {
  background: var(--warning-dim);
  border-color: var(--warning);
  color: var(--warning);
}

/* =============================================
   CARD DUAL-CTA ROW
============================================= */
.card-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* =============================================
   LARGE BUTTON VARIANT
============================================= */
.btn-lg {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 16px 40px;
}

/* =============================================
   FAQ POST-SECTION AUDIT CTA
============================================= */
.faq-audit-cta {
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* =============================================
   DEFI WALLET SECTION HEADER
============================================= */
.defi-wallet-section { }

.defi-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.defi-section-header .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
}

/* =============================================
   STICKY EMERGENCY SUPPORT WIDGET
============================================= */
.sticky-emergency {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9000;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sticky-emergency.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.sticky-emergency-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.sticky-emergency-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--warning);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.sticky-emergency-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sticky-emergency-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.sticky-emergency-text strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--warning);
}
.sticky-emergency-text span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sticky-emergency-arrow {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--warning);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sticky-emergency {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    left: 16px;
  }
  .sticky-emergency-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==============================================
   PAGE HERO (subpages)
============================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 62vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}
.page-hero-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.35) saturate(0.7);
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,25,47,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.4) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.page-hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.page-hero h1,
.page-hero-inner h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.page-hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==============================================
   BLOG / CONTENT LAYOUT
============================================== */
.blog-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.blog-intro-text .section-title { margin-top: 10px; }
.blog-intro-text p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.blog-side-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* Feature list */
.blog-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.blog-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.list-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.blog-feature-list li div { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.blog-feature-list li strong { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* Notice boxes */
.notice-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.notice-warning {
  background: rgba(255,152,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,152,0,0.25);
  color: #e8a040;
}
.notice-info {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.notice-box strong { color: inherit; margin-right: 4px; }

/* ==============================================
   SUPPORT TABLE
============================================== */
.support-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin-top: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.support-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.support-table thead tr {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.support-table th {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.support-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  line-height: 1.6;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.support-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.support-table tbody tr:hover td { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.03); }
.support-table td strong { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ==============================================
   FAQ PLATFORM TITLES & ENHANCEMENTS
============================================== */
.faq-platform-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-platform-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }

.faq-human-pivot {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ==============================================
   SECURITY SHIELD BOX
============================================== */
.security-shield-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 40px 0 32px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.shield-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.security-shield-box strong { color: var(--text-primary); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ==============================================
   RESPONSIVE — BLOG & TABLE
============================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .blog-intro-image { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero-inner { padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .support-table th, .support-table td { padding: 10px 12px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

/* ==============================================
   BLOG LANDING HERO
============================================== */
.blog-landing-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 100px 0 64px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-landing-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-landing-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.blog-landing-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 12px 0 18px;
}
.blog-landing-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.blog-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.blog-stat-num {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.blog-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==============================================
   BLOG FEATURED CARD
============================================== */
.blog-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 32px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.blog-featured-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.blog-featured-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 340px;
}
.blog-img-animated {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1e3d 0%, #051020 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-img-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 3px;
}
.blog-grid-cell {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 3px;
  animation: cellPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cellPulse {
  0%, 100% { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.03); }
  50%       { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.18); }
}
.blog-img-overlay-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-img-icon {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.55));
  animation: iconFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blog-featured-body {
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-featured-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 12px 0 14px;
}
.blog-featured-title a { color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition); }
.blog-featured-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-featured-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.blog-featured-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.blog-topic-pill {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ==============================================
   BLOG POST GRID
============================================== */
.blog-grid-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.blog-post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.blog-post-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.blog-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card-img-visual {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1929 0%, #112240 100%);
}
.blog-card-img-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 65%, var(--card-glow, rgba(0,212,255,0.15)) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: cardGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cardGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
  50%       { opacity: 1; }
}
.blog-card-img-icon {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0,212,255,0.35));
  animation: iconFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes iconFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}
.blog-card-content {
  padding: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blog-card-tag {
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.blog-meta-read {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.blog-meta-read::before { content: '·'; margin-right: 6px; color: var(--border); }
.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-card-title a { color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition); }
.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.blog-read-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.blog-read-link:hover { color: var(--accent-hover); }

/* ==============================================
   CTA INNER / BTNS (subpage variant)
============================================== */
.cta-inner {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ==============================================
   ARTICLE — ANIMATED HERO BG
============================================== */
.article-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060f1e 0%, #0d2040 40%, #060f1e 100%);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: articleHeroShift 10s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes articleHeroShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
.article-hero-nodes {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.article-hero-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: nodeAppear 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nodeAppear {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(2); }
}

/* ==============================================
   ARTICLE — TRIGGER CARDS
============================================== */
.trigger-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.trigger-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.trigger-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.trigger-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.trigger-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.trigger-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==============================================
   ARTICLE — TIMELINE
============================================== */
.timeline-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  right: -14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-item:last-child::after { display: none; }
.timeline-days {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==============================================
   ARTICLE — STEPS LIST
============================================== */
.steps-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.steps-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.steps-list li:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.step-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.step-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.step-content p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==============================================
   ARTICLE — DOC CHECKLIST
============================================== */
.doc-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.doc-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.doc-checklist li::before {
  content: '✓';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(0,255,148,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,148,0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--success);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==============================================
   FAQ — .faq-q / .faq-a VARIANT (subpages)
============================================== */
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  font-style: normal;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
}
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 600px; }
.faq-a > div {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-card);
}
.faq-a p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

/* ==============================================
   BLOG & ARTICLE RESPONSIVE
============================================== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .trigger-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-featured-img { min-height: 220px; }
  .timeline-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline-item::after { display: none; }
  .blog-post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-featured-body { padding: 24px; }
  .blog-stats-row { gap: 24px; }
  .trigger-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-landing-hero { padding: 80px 0 48px; }
}